Renovation of a multi-residential development in Highlands, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

The Housing Authority of the Borough of Highlands (Authority) will receive sealed bids for the demolition and replacement of existing rear entry masonry stoop at Jennie Parker Manor, a garden style apartment complex Technical Specifications and Drawings included in these Contract Documents. All work is to be completed within 75 days. A. Demolish and replace existing rear entry masonry stoop located at apartment B1. B. Demolish existing railings, concrete stoop slab, precast stairs and masonry foundation to 8" below grade. Minor building foundation repair. Install new wood framed deck with PVC decking and aluminum guard and handrails. Other incidental work. The scope of services is included in the Technical Specifications and Drawings included at the end of these Contract Documents Any prospective bidder who wishes to challenge a bid specification shall file such challenges in writing with the Authority no less than three business days prior to the opening of the bids. Challenges filed after that time shall be considered void and having no impact on the Authority unit or the award of a contract. Please direct all questions pertaining to this section to: LMestres@PerthAmboyHA.org Bid Guarantee-Bidder shall submit with the bid a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total price bid, but not in excess of $20,000, payable unconditionally to the owner. When submitting a Bid Bond, it shall contain Power of Attorney for full amount of Bid Bond from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable to the owner. The check or bond of the unsuccessful bidder(s) shall be returned pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24a. The check or bond of the bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall be retained until a contract is executed and the required performance bond or other security is submitted. The check or bond of the successful bidder shall be forfeited if the bidder fails to enter into a contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. The Bid Bond shall include a valid Power of Attorney authorizing the Attorney-in-Fact to execute the documents. Failure to submit a bid guarantee shall result in rejection of the bid. Maintenance Bond-Upon acceptance of the work by the owner, the contractor shall submit a maintenance bond (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16.3) in an amount not to exceed 100% of the project costs guaranteeing against defective quality of work or materials for the period of one year.